On the recordMay 22, 2014
I am opposed in its current form. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Peters of California moves to recommit the bill H.R. 4435 to the Committee on Armed Services with instructions to report the same back to the House forthwith with the following amendment: At end of title X, add the following new section: SEC. 1082. PROVISIONS RELATING TO WAGES, DISCRIMINATION, OUTSOURCING JOBS, STUDENT LOANS, AND BAGGAGE FEES. (a) Paying a Fair Wage.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available to the Department of Defense may be used to enter into any contract with any entity if such contract would violate Executive Order No. 13658 (relating to payment of the minimum wage by contractors). (b) Prohibiting Discrimination Against Women.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that women service members do not face gender discrimination in combat or in any other form of military service. (c) Prohibition on Contracting With Companies That Deny Equal Pay or That Outsource American Jobs.-- (1) Prohibition.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available to the Department of Defense may be used to enter into any contract with an entity if the entity-- (A) does not provide equal pay for equal work for women employees; or (B) has outsourced work previously performed in the United States.…





